Fight Disease is a category designed to cover all aspect of disease that dogs are prone to.
Horner’s Disease, Cushing’s Disease, diabetes, heart conditions, and mesoesophagus are all types of disease found in dogs. This category includes posts like Horner’s Syndrome in Dogs and is designed to educate on various signs and symptoms to watch for
Diseases in dogs are often a result of age, obesity, poor nutrition, and genetic factors. The posts here will offer you all the possibilities including treatment options.
Hyperkeratosis in dogs is a condition that causes an overproduction of Keratin in the body. Keratin is the structural protein that makes up your hair, skin and nails. Normally, Keratin provides a protective barrier to the skin. However, when there’s too much of it, it builds up and causes problems. In dogs, the buildup of …
Vitiligo in dogs is a condition that causes loss of pigment in the skin. This condition is harmless and is known to affect a few specific dog breeds including Doberman Pinschers and German Shepherds. Please read my privacy policy and disclaimer.This post may contain affiliate links. In this post, I’m going to talk about the …
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Von Willebrand’s Disease in dogs is a blood clotting disorder that falls under the broader term of hemophilia. It was first discovered in 1926 (nearly a hundred years ago) by Erik von Willebrand. Von Willebrand disease in dogs is caused by a blood plasma protein known as Von Willebrand factor (vWF) that is either lacking …
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Parvo shots in dogs should be as mandatory as the rabies vaccine. Why? Because Parvo is a deadly disease that spreads silently, infecting dogs long before any signs of the disease appear. Puppies are especially vulnerable to parvovirus. If a puppy survives the first four days (after hospital admission and treatment), there’s a reasonable chance …
Histiocytoma in dogs are benign, meaning non-cancerous. They usually occur in dogs under 2 years of age and affect certain breeds including Bull Terriers, Boston Terriers, and Boxers, to name a few. Unlike its cousin the mast cell tumor, histiocytomas are more of a nuisance than a danger. I created the following list as an …
